Robert Pattison Almost Gets Crushed by an Elephant

Don’t worry Twihards, he’s OK!

While filming a scene for his upcoming Water for Elephants film, Robert Pattinson reportedly escaped getting crushed by an elephent on set.

According to a source: ”The script called for the elephant to step forward while swinging her trunk from side to side, but Rosie got her signals mixed up. Instead, she sat down on her big butt, lifted her front legs – then rolled over. Before anyone could react, Robert slid right down the elephant’s back. It could have been a disaster if she’d rolled over on him – but he got lucky, landing face first in a pile of dirt and mud. He was filthy, but unharmed.”

Pattinson is filming the movie with Reese Witherpoon, and she got quite amused.

The soruce added: ”Everyone on the set cracked up – especially Reese, who was laughing so hard she couldn’t catch her breath.”

Edited: September 6th, 2010

Ziyi Zhang: New Mulan

Ziyi Zhang will portray the young heroine soldier Hua Mulan in an independently-produced version of the Disney animated film.

The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon will begin shooting the film this fall outside Shanghai.

Speed and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider director Jan de bont will helm the film.

Zhang will also be appearing in The Grand Master, which tells the story of martial-arts master Ip Man, the man who trained Bruce Lee

What do you think of the casting?

Something you would want to see? Sound off in the comments!

Edited: September 6th, 2010

Jamie Bell is on the Ledge

Jamie Bell will star in the upcoming drama Man on a Ledge.

Sam Worthington and Anthony Mackie are also starring in the film.

The film centers around a female psychologist and a former NYPD officer (Worthington) who threatens to end his life by jumping off of a hotel ledge. Meanwhile, the officer’s brother (Bell) is planning a heist at a jewelry store just across the street.

Bell will begin filming in New York in November.

Edited: September 3rd, 2010

Kristen Bell Continues Veronica Mars Movie Campaign

Listen up Veronica Mars fans, Kristen Bell is still very much hopeful of taking her hit show to the big screen.

However, Warner Bros., who holds the rights to the franchise says that they still haven’t forged ahead with a movie.

Bell wrote her her Twitter page:

“Mars fans-can we bug @wbpictures & tell em they must do a VM film?? new tactic. bombard em w/tweets, there’s evidence of fans they cant ignore.

#veronicamars fans send petitions & any obsessive behavior you have to @wbpictures & demand the film. they see no audience for it? i beg to differ.”

Edited: September 3rd, 2010

Paula Patton Lands Mission: Impossible 4 Female Lead

Precious star Paula Patton has joined the cast of the fourth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise.

The 34-year-old actress will play a young operative alongside Tom Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt.

It’s reported that Patton beat out Kristin Kreuk and Lauren German for the role.

It was also recently announced that The Town’s Jeremy Renner was also cast in the film and will possibly carry out the series if Cruise ever chooses to leave.

What do you think about Patton landing the coveted female role?

Edited: September 1st, 2010

First Look: Cher and Christina Aquilera in Burlesque

Check out the newest poster featuring Christina Aguilera and Cher in their new movie, Burlesque.

The film centers around Ali (Aguilera), a girl from a small town who’s got a big voice and ambition to boot, who heads to Hollywood. She finds her way to a club run by a former dancer (Cher) and falls in love with the art of burlesque!

Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet and Stanley Tucci round up the cast.

Burlesque hits theaters this Thanksgiving.

What do you think of the poster?

Sound off in the comments!

Edited: August 30th, 2010

Jeremy Renner Signs on for Mission: Impossible 4

The Town’s Jeremy Renner will star opposite Tom Cruise in the upcoming action-thriller Mission: Impossible 4.

The 39-year-old actor will play an operative in the film.

According to reports, Paramount execs were considering at least five other actors for the part, but they were having a hard time finding someone who could match Cruise onscreen – the idea is that whoever they cast will probably be the franchise star should the “Ethan Hunt character not continue to be the emphasis.”

Renner was also recently cast as Hawkeye in The Avengers, which is set to open in 2012.

Edited: August 26th, 2010

Kristen Bell and Anna Paquin Join Scream 4

Kristen Bell and Anna Paquin are set to appear in cameos in the upcoming Scream 4 movie.

The actresses will be joining Scream regulars including,  Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette.

There are also some fresh faces in the movie, including Hayden Panettiere, Adam Brody and Emma Roberts.

Shooting for the film has already begun in Michigan.

No word as of yet what characters Bell and Paquin will play.

Edited: August 25th, 2010

Angelina Jolie is Unforgiven

Angelina Jolie is set to play the lead role in Unforgiven, the big screen adaptation of the 2009 British miniseries.

Jolie will play Ruth Slater, who is released from prison after serving 15 years for the murder of two policemen. She struggles to rebuild her life in an unfamiliar world. Her happiness with new boyfriend, Brad, however, is threatened by the vengeful sons of one of her victims.

Jolie is also directing, producing and writing a Bosnian love story.

She recently said: “The film focuses on a Serbian man and a Bosnian woman who meet on the eve of the war and the effect the war has on their relationship.”

Edited: August 25th, 2010

First Look: James Franco in 127 Hours

Check out the new trailer from Danny Boyle’s new film, 127 Hours starring James Franco.

The movie, based on a true story, centers around mountain climber Aron Ralston’s (Franco) remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah.

Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers (Clemence Poesy), family, and the two hikers (Amber Tamblyn and Kate Mara) he met before his accident.

Fox Searchlight is distributing the film.

What do you think of the plot? Something you would watch?

Edited: August 25th, 2010

Katie Holmes Joins Adam Sandler’s Jack and Jill

Katie Holmes will play Adam Sandler’s wife in the new comedy Jack and Jill.

THR reports that Sandler will play both Jack and his twin sister Jill.

“The man version of me has a family out in LA,” said Sandler. “The twin-sister version of me lives out in the Bronx and comes out to LA for Thanksgiving and then refuses to leave.”

Sandler is working with director Dennis Dugan again – the pair worked on I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, and Grown Ups.

Al Pacino will also appear in the film. He is set to play himself.

Edited: August 25th, 2010

Jessica Alba in Negotiations to Star in Spy Kids 4

Jessica Alba is in talks to star in Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World, a remake of the popular kids series.

According to THR, Alba will play a retired spy who is the mother of a baby and two preteen stepchildren. The spy is reactivated and her stepchildren will serve as the new “spy kids.”

The film’s original stars, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara and Antonio Banderas will also be returning in supporting roles.

Robert Rodriguez is set to direct.

The film will begin production next month.

What do you think of the casting?

Sound off in the comments!

Edited: August 24th, 2010

First Look: Black Swan Trailer

Check out the new new trailer from Darren Aronofsky’s ballet thriller Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman, Winona Ryder and Mila Kunis.

The movie centers around Nina (Portman), a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life is completely consumed with dance. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice, however, a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), impresses Leroy as well.

Watch the trailer below!

Edited: August 21st, 2010